C. S. Cellars

Heitz Cellar

Lot C-91 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Deff old word style… 2018, drinking very well. Med plus body good acidity, dark fruit and earth notes abound. — 6 months ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 8 others liked this

Scott Harvey Wines

J&S Reserve Amador County Barbera 2011

Year after year, outstanding Barbera from Scott Harvey. — 6 months ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Nickel & Nickel

John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

2022 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes. Medium/medium-heavy body. Ripe nose. This was supple and giving from the get-go. Nice mineral subtleties beneath the richness currently. Thank you @Neil Valenzuela 12.10.25. — 7 months ago

Neil Valenzuela
with Neil
Neil, Andrew and 13 others liked this
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Fantastic wine!

Azienda Agricola Stanislao Radikon

"S" Slatnik Venezia Giulia Chardonnay Tocai Friulano 2021

A funky juicy mix of Tokaj & Chardonnay — 8 months ago

Gillian Koh
with Gillian
Tegan, Ron and 1 other liked this

I. et S. Bernaudeau

Les Nourrissons Anjou Chenin Blanc 2018

Worth it. A menagerie of dried fruits and nuts, crème brûlée and salted caramel. Precise but not in a Chenin-way. — 10 months ago

Brian, Austin and 10 others liked this
Peter van den Besselaar

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Chenin has many faces

Suenen

C+C Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two hours. The C+C BdB Extra Brut pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with gorgeous notes of white peach, green apple, lemon bar, brioche, marzipan, and chalky minerals. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is super creamy. This is an outstanding NV champagne based on the 2019 vintage. Just over 7000 bottles produced. Drink now through 2034. Disgorged in July of 2020. — a year ago

Lyle, Daniel and 9 others liked this

Château Suduiraut

'S' de Suduiraut Bordeaux Contrôlée 2019

R Bl
9.1

Closed fruity/ mineral nose. Palate at first closed, even dilute; then stronger white fruit, good acid, sturdy minerals; improves after an hour. Then fruit (citrus/ stone fruit/ star fruit) and saline minerals; finishes with star fruit, a bit of oak, a hint of anise. Might expect more development in a few years. — 3 years ago

M. & C. Lapierre à Villié-Morgon

Morgon Gamay 2024

Delicious - cherry and rose petal. Easy to drink yet interesting. Don’t love a lot of gamays but this one is great. — 5 months ago

Robert, David and 5 others liked this

Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay 2015

Cmc y cristian — 6 months ago

Billy, Jan and 1 other liked this

Azienda Agricola Roberto Voerzio

Vigneti S. Francesco Fontanazza Langhe Nebbiolo 2022

Wenn es einen nebbiolo wein im burgunder-stil gibt, dann ist es Roberto Voerzio. PS: Sas Assetato in Asti ist eine der besten je erlebten weinbars. Die auswahl, armosphäre im ungeohnten 1.stock und vor allem die komppetenz der inhaberin ist für italien vorbildlich!! — 7 months ago

Xenia Zollinger
with Xenia
Andrew and Tegan liked this

Villa S. Anna

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese 2021

All around nice wine. Medium acidity, medium tannins. Cherry and dark fruit aromas. Good by itself and pairs nicely with our homemade Tuscan style potato soup. — 8 months ago

Tolaini

Valdisanti Tenuta S. Giovanni Toscana Red Blend 2020

Valdisanti Toscana 2020
Toscana IGT, Tenuta San Giovanni, Tuscany, Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
Named in honor of Pier Luigi Tolaini’s mother, Valdisanti is Tolaini’s signature Super Tuscan from Tenuta San Giovanni—right at the southern edge of Chianti Classico. The 2020 vintage is crafted entirely from estate-grown fruit and features a 50% Cabernet Sauvignon / 50% Cabernet Franc blend. This pure Bordeaux-style combination underscores both structure and aromatic vibrancy, reflecting both modern winemaking finesse and Tuscan terroir.  

Aromas & Flavors
Dark and compelling on the nose—black cherry, ripe cassis, and tobacco merge with aromatic notes of Mediterranean herbs, graphite, and leather. Layered hints of licorice and espresso build toward a rich, spice-kissed finish.   

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and structured with firm yet supple tannins and lively acidity. The wine is generous on the palate yet balanced, leading to a long finish that reveals depth and elegant austerity.   

Winemaking Notes
Grapes are meticulously hand-harvested and optically sorted, then fermented on skins for 25 days in French oak vats. Aging continues for 16 months in French barriques, including 6 months on lees, drawing out both richness and aging potential.  

Food Pairing
Pairs brilliantly with Tuscan specialties like bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar ragù, or aged Pecorino Toscano. Its structure also complements urban grills, roasted game, or hearty stews.

Verdict
Valdisanti 2020 is a refined Super Tuscan that marries Bordeaux balance with Tuscan character. With its 50/50 Cabernet blend and meticulous winemaking, this wine is both graceful and powerful—a true standout for collectors and dinner tables alike. It will cellar beautifully over the next 10–15 years. A la salute!!
— 10 months ago

Ted and Andrew liked this

Frank Family Vineyards

Reserve S&J Vineyard Petite Sirah 2021

Dark ripe fruits (cherry, plum), bit of oak, leather, hint of dark chocolate. Lovely and full of character. — 6 months ago

Domaine du Castel

'C' Blanc du Castel Chardonnay 2022

A barrel aged Chardonnay. Balanced with blossom and full body — 7 months ago

Tom and Daniel liked this

Masciarelli

Marina Cvetić S. Martino Rosso Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Called Aglianico. Brambly med+ acid but a bit clumsy. — 7 months ago

Andrew, Tom and 1 other liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1990

1990 vintage. Last tasted 12.11.22 (9.6) and 8.20.16 (9.2-slightly off bottle). Tasted side by side with the 1989 (9.4) version of this wine. Ridiculous 1-2 heavyweight punch. Opened but not decanted. Tasted at the conclusion of lunch after an hour open. Not much in the nose but bringing it in the flavors. Still heavy bits of ripe plum and cherry with a substantial mid-palate. Larger format of this wine likely clocks in as a 9.6/9.7 but this was a 750ml. In the 750ml format, not improving and it's drink now and until 2028. Still, most likely, the best wine this producer has ever made. The 1989 has a case as well. Like the Lebowski rug, this one just tied the late-80's/early-90's BDX room together. 10.10.25. — 9 months ago

Daniel, Jeroen and 24 others liked this
Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Our anniversary year. I need to get a bottle

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2017

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple of hours. The 2017 (S) pours a garnet color with a translucent core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and signs of fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with pretty notes of mostly red, tart fruit: strawberry, raspberry, Montmorency cherry, licorice, dried green herbs, menthol, and rocky earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and just a touch mousy but within the acceptable range. Refreshing and a lovely pairing with burgers on a warm Spring evening. Drink now through 2032. — a year ago

Ceccherini, Lyle and 14 others liked this

Rioja Vega S. A.

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2019

Great value! Would buy again. From LCBO — 3 years ago